[blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?

Wed Jun 16 16:04:10 UTC 2021

Good morning:

Are we certain that the problem is:

1.  Solely Limited to Dell computers;
2.  If so, whether it impacts only certain models or  configurations;
3.  That   variability in either Windows or Freedom Scientific software,  or versions thereof,   isn't causing or contributing to the problems; and,
4.  Are the problems arising  without regard to whether the computer is operating within a network environment or as a single machine?

By way of further inquiry, is anyone running an Mac equipped with an Intel Processor running Windows on a Boot Camp partition?  If so, are the  reported problems occurring on this type of setup as well? Perhaps some input from access technology  professionals is warranted  as an aspect of developing a strategy to address this issue.   I'm certain that I have only scratched the surface of factors to consider so please feel free to chime in as appropriate.

Luis

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sanho Steele-Louchart via BlindLaw
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:37 AM
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Cc: Sanho Steele-Louchart <sanho817 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?

All,

Any update on how we might fix the problem with consumer-class Dell computers lagging and crashing with screen-readers?

Warmth,
Sanho

On 6/12/21, Aaron Cannon via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I don't mean to pile on to this thread, but I also have a Dell for 
> work (I use my machine primarily for software development) and I am 
> seeing the same thing as the rest of you. My machine gets very slugish 
> after about 3 or so hours of usage, and if I don't reboot promptly, it 
> will crash with out of memory errors, even though the task manager 
> shows that there is plenty of memory. I ran a ram tester a couple days 
> ago, thinking this was possibly unique to my machine. It's actually 
> nice to know it's not just me with this problem.
>
> A good friend of mine, who is a very talented IT professional with a 
> nack for figuring out very complex issues like these,  promised he 
> would take a look this week.
>
> I'll absolutely let you know if we find anything.
>
> As for the sound drivers, I had to completely uninstal all Dell audio 
> drivers to get my sound to sound normal through headphones and the speakers.
> I still experience the occasional audio choppiness, but nothing I 
> can't live with.
>
> I love the small formfactor of my XPS13, and I really hope I can solve 
> this issue.
>
> Aaron
>
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>> On Jun 11, 2021, at 21:23, Nicole Poston via BlindLaw 
>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I would concur with the Lenovo and HP computers.  I am a Zoomtext 
>> user and have had great success with Lenovo computers at home and HP 
>> computers at work.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tai Tomasi via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: tai.tomasi8 at gmail.com
>> Sent: Fri, Jun 11, 2021 9:51 am
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>> Agree RE the quality of Dell computers lately. I have an HP Spectre 
>> X360 and it is wonderful! I've had it for five years and it's still 
>> going strong with no issues. The Dell I have for work is definitely 
>> more sluggish, and its sound drivers  cause issues with JAWS after 
>> each and every sound driver update. When this happens, I have to 
>> tinker with sound settings. I highly recommend investing in HP or 
>> Lenovo computers.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Singh, 
>> Nandini via BlindLaw
>> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:53 AM
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Singh, Nandini <NSingh at cov.com>
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>> Adding that Dell products and the company have been on a bit of a 
>> decline right now. HP currently makes better computers and 
>> peripherals. Moreover, it is often possible to open up the laptop and 
>> add in more memory. Memory itself is relatively inexpensive, and IT 
>> support should have someone on staff who can work with the hardware. 
>> I requested my law school's IT to do exactly this, among other 
>> things.
>>
>> In addition to upgrading internet, you may also consider using a 
>> wired connection when feasible, like completing assignments at home. 
>> Power not expended on maintaining a wireless connection can be used 
>> for other things.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rob Hudson 
>> via BlindLaw
>> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:40 AM
>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>> [EXTERNAL]
>>
>> Agree with this. Plus, craigslist and ebay have good deals on 
>> computers all the time. With the supply chain shortages, this might 
>> be the best bet right now.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Laura Wolk <laura.wolk at gmail.com>
>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:20:38 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>
>>> So, I recognize I might be opening up a can of worms here.  But, 
>>> though I do have sympathy with those on this thread, I think it's a 
>>> great reminder of two things.  First, your schools should have, and 
>>> you should be asking for, a computer outfitted with assistive 
>>> technology to deal with these exact scenarios.  Second, if you don't 
>>> like the relationship with voc rehab and the computers they hand 
>>> out, then find another way to get a scholarship so that you can 
>>> purchase your own computer.  State agencies have contracts.  The 
>>> federal government has contracts.  Your eventual employer will have 
>>> a contract or a vetted model of computer that it uses.  It allows 
>>> them to buy in bulk or at reduced prices.  The time spent applying 
>>> for a $1,000 scholarship so that you can buy a higher-end computer 
>>> will be well worth it.
>>>
>>> The other issue is that this cannot be blamed on Vispero, completely 
>>> anyway.  Screenreaders have to be huge in order to be as powerful as 
>>> we need them to be.  And as Rob has pointed out, Vispero can't 
>>> control the bloated nature of windows, or the resources that Chrome 
>>> hogs, or the fact that Microsoft develops subpar, inaccessible products.
>>>
>>>> On 6/11/21, Rob Hudson via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> https://winaerotweaker.com/
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Seif-Eldeen Saqallah <seifs at umich.edu>
>>>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>>>> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:02:20 -0400
>>>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>>>
>>>>> Can you please suggest a link for Winaero?
>>>>>
>>>>> Warmly,
>>>>> Seif
>>>>>
>>>>
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